An Empty Heart (Replaced with Paranoia) [26/28] pt 1
Title: An Empty Heart (Replaced with Paranoia)
Author: Hillary scenery_poetry Jack's part and Mari xandra827 Alex's part
Pair: Jalex Barakarth
Rating: NC-17 for language, adult situations, and expicit content
POV: Third person limited
Summary: Jack Barakat and Alex Gaskarth meet one nightat a party thanks to the scheming of their best friends, Rian and Zack. It seems like it's almost love at first sight. The both have their own problems to work out: Alex is ignored by his parents while Jack is struggling to regain self-confidence. As their relationship becomes stronger, the problems of the world seem to melt away.
Disclaimer: This is as real as my epic magical powers, and sadly I have none. :'(
The title belongs to Blink 182 Stockholm Syndrome and the cut belongs to The Used Taste of Ink.
Warnings: cutting, eating disorders, and boy smex.
Author's Note: Awesome co-write!
So for all of those lovelies that remember this.... It's back!
Previous Chapters:
In this little dubbly-do link thing....
"So, how was that?" Alex asks as everyone finishes loading the van. It's late and all four of them are feeling quite tired but still in good spirits.
"You're plan seemed to go pretty smoothly," Zack says.
"Granted I would have rather been trying to grope my date in a dark corner while sipping some sort of alcoholic beverage from a flash the entire night even more but hey, there's still prom."
"You did good, babe," Jack says.
"We all have a bit of cash in our pockets. And we had a good time."
Alex smiles a bit at Jack and pecks him on the cheek. They get into the van once more and Jack and Alex claim the seat towards the back and cuddle next to each other. Alex takes the crown out of Jack's hand and grins.
"You realize our mothers are never going to let this go, right?"Jack groans loudly.
"Don't remind me. I had to dance with that stupid whore. And it's all your fault. You owe me, Alexander William." Alex forms a pout.
"In my defense I did it to prove a point."
"And what would have that been?" Jack asks.
"People like you. They wouldn't have voted for you if they didn't. I just wish you can see what we see. You're so amazing." Jack bites his lip and turns away.
"You're right. But it's hard and yeah, winning the most ridiculous title ever helps a tiny bit. Just whatever you do, no not do it again come prom. I will downright refuse to go." Alex smiles a bit.
"Deal."
It's only a few minutes later that Zack is pulling up to Jack's house. Alex and Jack get out and wave goodnight to their friends. They walk hand-in-hand into the house and to Jack's room.
Jack discards the stupid plastic crown somewhere and starts to undress. Alex is much quicker than him since he was against wearing the outfit to begin with. They get into bed and cuddle.
"Tonight was really awesome," Jack says.
"We did good."
"People seem to be into it and that makes me happy. The Blink and Third Eye Blind covers definitely helped too." Jack kisses Alex softly.
"You're amazing too, you know. You're loved by a lot of people. You're not alone." Alex sighs heavily.
"I know. I wish I could see it more than I do, but it's more than I did six months ago. It's your doing. When I'm with you, I want to be a better person. I want to be the one that makes you happiest. And the cutting, I can tell it hurts you."
"I love you," Jack says softly.
"I love you too," Alex says right back.
Jack holds onto Alex even tighter and kisses him. He feels Alex's hand run down his side and rests on his hip. Jack grinds against Alex, suddenly feeling aroused.
"Jack," Alex says quietly.
"Yes?"
"Can we just...cuddle tonight?" Jack stops his movements and sits up bit.
"Seriously? Like, we can do that?" he asks with real surprise.
"Well, yeah. We've done it loads times before."
"Well, not so much since we've first had sex. But yeah, we totally can if that's what you really want."
"It is. I'm completely exhausted from playing and it's late."
"Can we cuddle naked at least? I like naked." Alex lets out a small laugh.
"Yes, Jack, we can cuddle naked."
"Yes!"
Jack kisses Alex once more before he sits up and pulls off his boxers. He sees Alex taking off his own and he lies back down and wraps his arms around Alex's waist the second he is done. He kisses him once more gleefully.
"I really love you," Jack says.
"I know. I love you too."
A/N 2: So... Like I;ve already said... This fic is back. Mari and I went through a long pause and if any of the old readers are reading this, i bet you all thought we abandoned it, huh? Well we have it completed so no more writers block on this. It took us a while to get out of our funk, but since we're writing again, this became a priority once more.
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